Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

verb
/ˈstɪp.əl/

to cover a surface with numerous small dots or specks, often in drawing or painting

"The artist stippled the canvas to create a textured effect."

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verb
/ˈstɪp.jʊ.leɪt/

to demand or specify a condition in an agreement or contract

"The contract stipulates that payment must be made within 30 days."

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stir

verb
/stɜːr/

to mix or move something in a circular motion, especially in liquid

"She stirred the soup to make sure it didn't burn."

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noun, verb
/stɪtʃ/

to sew fabric together using a needle and thread; also a single loop of thread in sewing

"She stitched the torn dress carefully."

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stock

noun, verb
/stɒk/

a supply of goods kept for sale or use; to keep or fill with goods

"The shop stocks a wide variety of products."

noun
/stɒˈkeɪd/

a defensive barrier made of strong posts or timbers, often around a fort or prison

"The prisoners were kept inside the wooden stockade."

adjective
/ˈstɒdʒi/

Dull, uninspired, or old-fashioned; also heavy and hard to digest when referring to food.

"The lecture was so stodgy that many students struggled to stay awake."

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stoic

adjective
/ˈstoʊɪk/

Showing little or no emotion, even in difficult situations.

"She remained stoic during the crisis, never showing fear or panic."

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noun
/ˈstoʊɪˌsɪzəm/

The endurance of pain or hardship without showing feelings or complaining.

"He faced the loss of his job with remarkable stoicism."

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stoke

verb
/stoʊk/

To add fuel to a fire; to encourage or increase a strong feeling or activity.

"The politician’s speech stoked anger among the crowd."

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adjective
/ˈstɒlɪd/

Calm, dependable, and showing little emotion or animation.

"Despite the chaos around him, he remained stolid and composed."

noun/verb
/ˈstʌmək/

The internal organ in which food is digested; also to tolerate or endure something

"She couldn’t stomach the sight of violence."

noun
/ˈstʌmək eɪk/

Pain in the stomach or abdominal area

"I have a stomach ache after eating too much."

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stone

noun
/stoʊn/

a hard, naturally occurring mineral material found in the earth

"He threw a stone into the lake."

verb
/ˈstoʊnwɔːl/

To delay or block progress by refusing to cooperate or answer

"The witness tried to stonewall during the investigation."

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stoop

verb/noun
/stuːp/

To bend one's body forward and downward; also a small porch or staircase at the entrance of a house

"He had to stoop to pick up the coin."

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stop

verb
/stɑːp/

to bring to an end or cause to cease

"Please stop talking while I’m working."

noun
/ˈstɒpɪdʒ/

The act of stopping or ceasing; a halt in operation or activity

"The sudden stoppage of the train caused delays for all passengers."

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verb
/ˈstɒpɪŋ/

Coming to a halt or pause.

"The ship is stopping at the Falkland Islands."

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storage

noun
/ˈstɔːrɪdʒ/

the action or method of storing something for future use

"The warehouse offers plenty of storage space."

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store

verb
/stɔːr/

to keep or accumulate something for future use

"I store my winter clothes in the attic."

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storehouse

noun
/ˈstɔːrhaʊs/

A place where goods, supplies, or valuables are stored; a repository

"The warehouse acted as a storehouse for all the imported goods."

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Stork

noun
/stɔːrk/

large wading bird with long legs and a long neck

"The stork built its nest on top of the tall chimney."

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Storm

noun
/stɔːrm/

a violent disturbance of the atmosphere with strong winds, rain, and often thunder

"The storm caused major flooding in the area."

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noun
stɔːrm ɪnˌtensɪfɪˈkeɪʃən

The process by which storms become stronger and more severe in intensity.

"Storm intensification is linked to climate change."

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story

noun
/ˈstɔːri/

a narrative of real or imaginary events

"She told a fascinating story about her travels."

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stout

adjective/noun
/staʊt/

Strong, thick, or heavily built; also a kind of dark beer

"The stout man lifted the heavy box with ease."

adjective
/ˌstaʊtˈhɑːrtɪd/

Brave, determined, and courageous

"The stouthearted soldier never gave up."

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Stove

noun
/stoʊv/

a device that produces heat for cooking or heating

"She cooked rice on the gas stove."

noun
/ˈstoʊəˌweɪ/

A person who hides on a ship, plane, or other vehicle in order to travel secretly without paying.

"The crew discovered a stowaway hiding in the cargo hold."

verb
/ˈstræɡəl/

To move or spread in an irregular, scattered, or untidy way.

"The children began to straggle behind on the long hike."

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Straight

adjective, adverb
/streɪt/

Extending or moving uniformly in one direction only; not curved or bent.

"He walked straight to the door without stopping."

adjective
/ˌstreɪt ˈfɔːr.wərd/

honest and open; not complicated; easy to understand

"His explanation was very straightforward and easy to follow."

verb
/ˈstreɪtən/

to make something straight or tidy; to correct or organize

"She straightened her hair before the meeting."

adjective
/ˌstreɪtˈfɔːwəd/

easy to understand or do; simple

"Her explanation was straightforward and clear."

noun, verb
/streɪn/

To force something beyond its normal limits; to injure by overexertion; or a type or variety of something.

"He strained his back while lifting the heavy box."

noun
/ˈstreɪnər/

a device having holes punched in it or made of crossed wires for separating solid matter from a liquid

"Use a strainer to drain the pasta water."

noun
/streɪt/

A narrow passage of water connecting two seas or two large areas of water.

"The Strait of Gibraltar connects the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea."

noun
/strəˈmoʊ.ni.əm ˌflaʊ.ər/

A trumpet-shaped white or purple flower from the jimsonweed plant, known for its toxic properties

"The stramonium flower blooms at night with a sweet fragrance."

noun, verb
/strænd/

Noun: A single thin length of thread, wire, or similar. Verb: To leave someone or something without a way of moving or leaving.

"The storm stranded many tourists on the island."

adjective
/streɪndʒ/

unusual or not normal

"It was strange to see him at the party after so long."

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Stranger

noun
/ˈstreɪndʒər/

A person whom one does not know.

"A stranger knocked on the door at midnight."

verb
/ˈstræŋɡəl/

to kill or stop someone or something by squeezing the throat or restricting flow

"The villain tried to strangle his opponent in the dark alley."

noun
/ˈstrætədʒəm/

a plan or scheme designed to achieve a particular goal, often by trickery

"The general devised a clever stratagem to outwit the enemy."

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adjective
/strəˈtiːdʒɪk/

relating to the identification of long-term or overall aims and interests and the means of achieving them

"His strategic thinking helped the company grow."

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noun
/strəˈtiː.dʒɪk ˈɪn.saɪts/

Deep understanding and wisdom gained through careful analysis for planning purposes.

"Strategic insights guide policymaking."

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noun
ˈstræt.ə.dʒiz

A plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall aim.

"Effective strategies ensure success."

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noun
/ˈstrætədʒi/

a plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall aim

"They developed a new strategy to increase sales."

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adjective
/ˈstrætɪfaɪd/

arranged or classified in layers or strata

"Society in the past was highly stratified based on class and wealth."

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stratify

verb
/ˈstrætɪfaɪ/

to arrange or divide into layers, classes, or categories

"The researchers plan to stratify the data based on age groups."